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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1919
Page
24
A Saturday essay argues the Bolshevik experiment failed in Russia and warns that U S labor movements risk similar control by a small union elite. It claims Plumb plan aims to seize railroads while miners push for nationalized mines, producing a Soviet favored by a minority.
The piece laments how people undervalue water until supply fails. It notes past water shortages caused by forces beyond the company, and how residents forget water exists until the Rio Grande rise temporarily halts the works. It warns against taking ice and drinking water for granted.
The author argues that modern comforts mask real dependence on ice and water services. A brief outage shows public complaint and urban complacency while recalling harsher times when streams and self-help were primary.
Dr. J. F. de la Garza, a leading Laredo physician, reports on relief work in Corpus Christi after the disaster. He says Mexican residents were treated equally, describes wounded and distressed conditions, notes wading through water and debris, and urges supply of women's clothing as Laredo residents mobilize to help promptly.
Nuevo Laredo report notes 1917 governor Niceforo Zambra’s hopes for revolution-era rights fade after Juan M. Garcia defeats military candidates three to one. Eight districts of fifteen elect allied opponents, but three Garcia representatives are annulled and replaced. Telegrams to President Carranza yield no clear answer, risking another revolution if Garcia is blocked. KF. RODRIGUEZ
Laredo Chamber of Commerce members W L Guyler M W Brennan H M Austin Grimm A Beddoe W C Clingenpeel Chester C Biggio and Dr de la Garza returned from Corpus Christi after aiding storm victims. The group praised relief efforts by the Texas Mexican Railway Company and Mrs DeWolf and urged further clothing donations from Laredo residents. A resolution thanked the company officers and employees and authorized distribution to the press and minutes.
Notice states the partnership between W. A. Thomas and Isaac Howe is dissolved by mutual consent on September 18 1919. W A Thomas and W H Baker will continue business in Laredo under the new name Thomas and Baker with Baker authorized to settle affairs.
After a 33 foot peak, the Rio Grande rapid drop in twelve hours brought the river to normal levels this morning. Flooding along the riverbank damaged feedstuff farm implements and machinery, with extensive lowland inundation but no further serious damage reported. Brownsville anticipated a similar rise but irrigation and arroyos may limit the lower valley flood height.
The board of directors of the Associated Charities will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 o'clock at the Presbyterian Church. L H Wharton, General Manager.
A San Antonio report confirms Rt Rev Bishop Paul J. Nussbaum of Corpus Christi is alive and well in Baltimore, not among flood victims. The bishop was en route to a Catholic bishops convention and was feared dead after the storm impacted the city. A telegram to W A Menger of the Southern Messenger verified his safety.
A meeting is called for 8 o'clock tonight at Elks Hall to organize a permanent American Legion post. Dr J T Halsell Alden B Muller and Robert Lee Bobbitt invite all who served in the U S armed forces from 1917 to 1918 to attend and enroll. Over two hundred local veterans are eligible and urged to be present.
Laredo Water Co. restored supply after pumps and plant were flooded for a day. Patrons are urged to boil water before drinking and to avoid use until the company says it is safe. The utility will issue guidance on when boiling is no longer required.
Lieut Aherns and a corporal of Co B Thirty seventh Infantry were adrift on a raft on the swollen Rio Grande Thursday through yesterday and landed six miles northwest of Laredo at night. They walked to the Dolores outpost and were picked up by a truck. Private Taylor of Co B was marooned in a Rio Grande tree 1000 feet from shore and rescued by companions reaching the American side at Dolores.
One year ago today in the war: advancing Serbians freed 16 villages in Central Macedonia. Allied airmen bombed Mannheim Karlsruhe and other German cities. The American steamer Ticonderoga was sunk by a submarine in mid ocean with no warning.
Laredo society pages report several local residents returning from Corpus Christi and San Antonio with family updates. Army orders note Major EK. J. Dwan's assignment to the Southern Department. The community plans a postponed fall entertainment for returning soldiers at the Latin-American Club Rooms.
Imports from Mexico passed through Laredo yesterday including three carloads of baskets one carload of metates three carloads of zinc and four carloads of lead. The Rio Grande fell from high water as pumps resume service with water carried by local firms and rail lines. Reverend C T Wharton and Dr W Eugene Sailee scheduled to speak at local churches as Rosh Hashanah observances begin at Congregation Bnai Israel Hall.
Gen Byron Root Pierce a Civil War general born in East Bloomfield New York sixty years ago today Ex Princess Cecilia widow of the former German Crown Prince born in Mecklenburg thirty three years ago today Dr Charles A Prosser ex director of the Federal Board for Vocational Education born in New Albany Indiana forty eight years ago today Dr L Clark Seelye Smith College president emeritus born in Bethel Connecticut eighty two years ago today Pierre Maupome Mexican billiards star born in Vera Cruz thirty nine years ago today
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